Site Engineer – Flood Risk & Drainage (Civil)

Ward Personnel; Limerick; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Personnel seeks a Site Engineer for drainage and flood risk management projects in the South West Region of Ireland. You will manage site offices in Limerick or Kerry, supervise direct labour up to 20 personnel, and coordinate with subcontractors to execute works per drawings and QA procedures.

The role requires setting out, QA administration, and liaison with public bodies. A NFQ Level 7 Civil Engineering degree and 3+ years main contractor experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 7 (NFQ) degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3 years’ experience with a main contractor on civil engineering projects.
• Current SafePass Card, valid driving licence, use of own transport.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and IT skills.
• The right to work in the EU.

Responsibilities

• Organise, direct and supervise project construction and maintenance, including direct labour force.
• Produce method statements and risk assessments and ensure works follow documentation.
• Set out and level using Total Station / GPS per drawings and specs.
• Assist in assessments for Section 50 and Minor Works applications.
• Monitor works to ensure conformity with design drawings and specifications.
• Manage QA files including concrete QA, earthworks QA and survey QA.
• Liaise with public bodies, authorities and stakeholders on funding and approvals.
• Disseminate information from drawings to foremen and subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain site reports, diaries, inspections and progress reports.
• Provide guidance to construction teams to ensure correct setting out.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

IT skills

EU work rights

Education

NFQ Level 7 Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Total station

GPS

Job description

Ward Personnel seeks a Site Engineer for drainage and flood risk management projects in the South West Region of Ireland. You will manage site offices in Limerick or Kerry, supervise direct labour up to 20 personnel, and coordinate with subcontractors to execute works per drawings and QA procedures.

The role requires setting out, QA administration, and liaison with public bodies. A NFQ Level 7 Civil Engineering degree and 3+ years main contractor experience are essential.